All Roads Lead Back to Texas A&M: Roland Block’s Story of Leaving Industry for Student Impact Meet Roland Block ‘93, associate director of Engineering Career Services at Texas A&M, an Aggie who returned to his alma mater after a cross-country move and a visit to the Career Center. By Melissa Rynning, Texas A&M Division of Student Affairs After his first visit to Texas A&M University, Roland Block immediately knew Aggieland was going to be the place for him. The friendly Texas “howdy” … [Read more...] about All Roads Lead Back to Texas A&M: Roland Block’s Story of Leaving Industry for Student Impact
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Types of Involvement at Texas A&M: The Aggie Experience Is Not One-Size-Fits-All

Types of Involvement at Texas A&M: The Aggie Experience Is Not One-Size-Fits-All By Melissa Rynning, Texas A&M Division of Student Affairs Life in college starts with decisions about your academic future, but beyond that, it includes so much more. It’s a time in life where you learn to become independent, discover who you are and what you want to do, build lifelong connections and create memories that will last forever. At Texas A&M University, the Division of Student Affairs is … [Read more...] about Types of Involvement at Texas A&M: The Aggie Experience Is Not One-Size-Fits-All
Disability Resources Doubles Its Capacity to Serve Aggies Who Need Testing Accommodations

Disability Resources Doubles Its Capacity to Serve Aggies Who Need Testing Accommodations With a growing demand and overflowing testing spaces, the Office of the President’s 2024 Capacity Study report paved the way for the opening of the West Campus Testing Center and expansion of a much-needed service for Aggies. By Melissa Rynning, Texas A&M Division of Student Affairs When you think about Texas A&M University, a few things might come to mind. Maybe it's college football, … [Read more...] about Disability Resources Doubles Its Capacity to Serve Aggies Who Need Testing Accommodations
Tips From a Sophomore

Tips From a Sophomore Fresh off her first year, Sophomore Class President Audri Poage shares what every Aggie wished they knew before their first year at Texas A&M. By Melissa Rynning, Texas A&M Division of Student Affairs As a freshman gearing up for your first semester at Texas A&M, it can feel like the first-day jitters and that the world is your oyster wrapped up into one exciting package. You’re about to enter a brand new chapter and a completely transformative time in life – and … [Read more...] about Tips From a Sophomore
From 12 Weeks to 12 Years: Dr. Libby Daggers’ Journey in Student Life at Texas A&M

From 12 Weeks to 12 Years: Dr. Libby Daggers’ Journey in Student Life at Texas A&M What started as a 12-week graduate internship at Texas A&M, evolved into a 12-year career in Student Life’s New Student and Family Programs. By Melissa Rynning, Texas A&M Division of Student Affairs If you asked Libby Daggers, Ph.D, what she wanted to do with her life going into college, she would've enthusiastically told you about her dreams of being a traveling photographer with Rolling Stone, … [Read more...] about From 12 Weeks to 12 Years: Dr. Libby Daggers’ Journey in Student Life at Texas A&M
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